How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Arizona

The passage of Proposition 203 is not final until the State-wide Canvas on November 29, 2010.

The Arizona Department of Health is tasked with setting up a registration and renewal application system for patients and non-profit dispensaries. The medical marijuana registry has not yet been set up; see timetable below

The number of dispensaries must not exceed 10% of the number of pharmacies in the State; working on this basis, the number of registered medical marijuana dispensaries will be capped at 124 although the final number has not yet been released

Dispensaries will require a web-based verification system for registered patients, which will also allow verification by law enforcement agencies

Conditions of Registration for Medical Marijuana in Arizona

You need a doctor’s written confirmation that you have been diagnosed with one of a number of medical conditions (see below) and that you will be aided by medical cannabis

You will need to obtain your medical marijuana from a registered non-profit dispensary

You are authorized to obtain up to 2.5 ounces from the registered dispensary in a 14-day period

If you live over 25 miles away from the nearest dispensary you (or your caregiver) may grow up to 12 marijuana plants in an enclosed and locked facility

Your use of medical marijuana is to be considered equivalent to the use of any other medication and you will not be disqualified from receiving standard medical care – including organ transplants if required

Your employer must not discriminate against you unless he can prove that he will lose money or licensing under federal law

Your employer may not penalize against you just for testing positive for marijuana in drug tests

You are not authorized to use possess or be impaired by marijuana during your hours of employment or on your employer’s premises

Approved Conditions for Medical Marijuana

Cancer

Glaucoma

HIV/AIDS

Hepatitis C

ALS

Crohn’s disease

Alzheimer’s

Cachexia or wasting syndrome

Severe and chronic pain

Severe nausea

Seizures (including epilepsy)

Severe or persistent muscle spasms (including multiple sclerosis)

Timetable for the Introduction of Medical Marijuana Registration in Arizona

Author Dianne Morgan

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Would like to obtain Arizona medical marijuana card for long standing chronic back and neck pain due to severe MRI AND X-RAY verrification osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease, radiculopathy, that hasn’t responded to conservative thereapy.

For everyone who is interested, getting your card is not that hard. If you have documented prior health issues which qualify you under the approved Arizona conditions, then you should be fine. Its as easy as calling your current physician and having them fax copies of your chart notes to the clinic. Once they are here, then we set up an evaluation with our physician and at that point it will be determined if you have a medical need. Qualifying conditions include: Severe & Chronic Pain, Seizures, Severe Nausea, Severe Muscle Spasms, MS, Crohns Disease, HIV, AIDS, Cancer, Glaucoma, Alzheimers, & Hepatitis. If you want specific answers to your questions, please visit our site and submit through the contact form or just simply call. http://www.UnitedMMC.org | 602-955-1444

Getting an MMJ card in Ariozna is not something that anyone can just do. sure, there are many places that advertise but the simple fact is that if you don’t have a medical condition you will not be able to get one. As it stands right now, there are no dispensaries in the state of Arizona, and it doesn’t look like there will be any time soon. I get pissed off when I hear of people who have nothing wrong with them trying to get a card. If you don’t have medical records documenting one of the conditions listed in the article then you won’t qualify, so doen’t even try. I barely qualified and I have severe chronic back and joint pain and arthritis due to a serious bout with Lyme disease. People who want to get their card just because they think it’s fun to smoke marijuana ruin it for all of use folks who really use it as a viable medicine for pain. Grow up.

I broke my hand about 4 years ago. I have never seen a doctor about it because I could not afford it. It causes me pain all the time. I was wondering if I would qualify for a medical marijuana card? Thanks for your time.

Robb, sorry to hear about your pain. According to Arizona, if you have past medical history (within past 12 months)that documents your injury, pain, etc. and it is one of the qualifying conditions, then you would meet the requirements to get your card.
Go have a doctor vist with your primary care physician and make sure you get a copy of your records. Once you have those, you should be able to visit any certification center. Everyone should note that only patients with factual qualifying conditions should attempt to get their cards, physicians are not just handing them out.

1] Please answer the question I see others asking including myself. Are their any doctors that accept Merci Care insurance for the physical examination?
2] How much does the state-approved card cost?
3] Who qualifies and who does not qualify to grow marijuana and does a felony record disqualify a potential grower? I was arrested in 1991 for shoplifting.
4] Where does one get the seeds?

OH I BET CHANCES ARE ALL ABOVE PAID OUT MORE THAN $150 FOR APP CARD FOR THE MARIJUANA ON MARIJANA LONG BEFORE IT BECAME LEGAL.

I DO NOT US IT BUT I KNOW ALLOT WHO HAVE AND MY SON HAS DONE MORE TIME IN PRISION FOR BUYING FOR MEDICAL REASONS THAN SOMEONE FOR MURDER HAS BUT OUR AHCCCS SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR IT IF WE WANT TO SMOKE IT IS OUR CHOICE.

i just get my info from the health dept. i hear alot of folks getn pre qualified for $150.00 bucks or so………heck the rules haven’t even been completed so how could any pre decision be made???? is it just me?

i just get my info from the health dept. i hear alot of folks getn pre qualified for $150.00 bucks or so………heck the rules haven’t even been completed so how could any pre decision be made???? is it just me? hellooooo

Ok now that i’m throughly confused, I got a phone call today from azmmcc.com doctors office telling me I’m approved for medical marijuana, but I need $150.00. I’m on a fixed income and at the mercy of the state as far as insurance goes (mercy care insurance).

The state has no information on doctors, I need to find a doctor in Glendale (or there abouts) who will accept mercy care insurance and prescribe for me as well. Anybody know?? Please respond. Thanks